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VX54 RKY

2005 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,888 mi
Last recorded97,888 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 RKY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,888 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,094 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside park brake reading low

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 85,829 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,568 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

coolant warning lamp on

Fail 12 Jan 2015 47,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

coolant warning lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,459 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,205 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,286 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,166 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,033 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 23,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,372 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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VX54 RKY is a 2005 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 48,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX54 RKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX54 RKY registered?

VX54 RKY is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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